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Having replaced his superior as Commander-in-Chief of the American Station, Sir Henry Clinton withdrew all his forces back to New York City to reinforce the city against a possible Franco-American attack. As no popular uprising of Loyalists took place, control of the countryside was difficult. Gen. Count Casimir Pulaski and consisted of about 80+ Soldiers. Though the effects of the surrender at Charleston were substantial, the British error in strategy soon became apparent. The siege of Charleston finally came to a close on May 12, 1780. All Rights Reserved. The Washington Library is open to all researchers and scholars, by appointment only. Open 365 days a year, Mount Vernon is located just 15 miles south of Washington DC. 90 transport ships accompanied the fleet, including: A group of Georgia continental officers (6). Spend the day with us! On June 28,1776, Sir Henry Clinton sent British troops aboard the ship Thunder to attack the Continental Army at fort Moultrie on Sullivan's Island. Unable to force entrance into the harbor and taking significant damage as night fell, the British commanders ordered the one ship still aground burned to prevent capture, and recovered the forces that had been landed north of Sullivan’s Island. We don't accept government funding and rely upon private contributions to help preserve George Washington's home and legacy. Patriot Battles: How the War of Independence Was Fought. We don't accept government funding and rely upon private contributions to help preserve George Washington's home and legacy. Finally, on June 28th, the British fleet attempted to force the entrance to Charleston Harbor. On 18 April, Lt. Col. Lord Rawdon arrived with 2,500 men, including the 42nd Highlanders, the Hessian von Ditfurth Regiment, the Queen's Rangers, Prince of Wales American Volunteers, and the Volunteers of Ireland. [3]:60–64, Governor John Rutledge escaped on 13 April, before Cornwallis crossed the Cooper River, and joined Webster in blocking escape from the left bank. By 24 February, the British had crossed the Stono River onto James Island, and by 10 March, Lord Cornwallis had made it to the mainland. Historians argue that the victory likely increased support for the decision by the South Carolina delegation to the Continental Congress to vote for independence on July 2nd, as there had been limited support for independence before the battle. Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association. On 25 April, civilians led by Christopher Gadsden prevented any action on Lincoln's part in withdrawing the Continental regiments. After a very stormy voyage, the fleet anchored in the Savannah River on 1 February 1780. The British, following the collapse of their northern strategy in late 1777 and their withdrawal from Philadelphia in 1778, shifted their focus to the American Southern Colonies. The British were persuaded that there was a strong Loyalist sentiment in the South, where major planters and merchants had a variety of economic and familial ties with Great Britain. 1. Despite the failure to suppress the American defenders in Fort Sullivan, three British ships still attempted to force the passage through the harbor. Savas, Theodore P., and J. David Dameron. Our Digital Encyclopedia has all of the answers students and teachers need. The siege of Charleston was a major engagement and major British victory, fought between March 29 to May 12, 1780, during the American Revolutionary War. British casualties were unknown. The sandy and swampy terrain around Fort Sullivan also mitigated any serious damage by naval gunfire. 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